Grammy-winning American pop star, Taylor Swift has achieved a major feat in her career as she surpasses Rihanna to become the world’s richest female musician with her net worth estimated to be $1.6 billion.

Her new net worth come in the wake of her record-breaking Eras Tour and the ongoing success of her catalog, which continued to captivate her fans worldwide.

Swift secured the top position of richest female musician by crossing the net worth of Rihanna, which was estimated at $1.4 billion.

Jay-Z is ahead of her with $2.5 billion net worth. Pop singer Taylor Swift became a first billionaire in October 2023.

Swift is the only musician who has built her wealth largely from recordings and live performances. As per Forbes, her assets feature $600 million from royalties, and along with that, she has earned $600 million from the value of her catalog as well as $125 million from her real estate.

Taylor Swift has earned her 10-figure fortune from creating and performing music, which stands as a unique achievement in the music industry, as per the Consequence.